Babuna (German Chamomile)
Chamomile (German Chamomile)
Matricaria chamomilla
The gentlest evening flower — calming for sleep, nerves and an unsettled stomach.
Chamomile plant · Herb · Parts: Flower
- Taste (rasa)
- Bitter, Sweet
- Energy (virya)
- Cooling
- Balances
- Pitta, Vata
What it is used for
Benefits
- Widely used to settle the mind and ease into sleep
- Relaxes cramping and gas in a tense digestive tract
- Cooled tea is used as a compress for irritated eyes and skin
How it has been used
Traditional uses & benefits
Babuna is the classic evening flower of household medicine — sweet, cooling and calming to both the nerves and the gut, and the safest first choice for Pitta-type irritability.
Traditional uses
- Winding down before sleep and easing restless nights
- Cramping, wind and nervous stomach
- Cooled tea as a compress for tired eyes and irritated skin
Practical guidance
- 1Always steep covered — the calming volatile oils escape with the steam.
- 2Drink 30–60 minutes before bed, not with dinner, so it works as the body settles.
- 3Skip it if you react to daisies, marigold or ragweed.
How much
Dosage
1 cup of tea from 2-3 g dried flowers, one to three times daily.
How to take it
Preparation & usage
Evening infusion
Steep 2-3 g dried flowers in covered hot water for 5-10 minutes.
30-60 minutes before bed
Skin compress
Brew strong tea, cool completely, and apply on a clean cloth.
As needed
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Precautions
- Avoid if allergic to ragweed, daisies or marigold
- May add to the effect of sedatives — check with your doctor
- Very strong brews can be nauseating on an empty stomach
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